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Another word for simmer

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Verb

  1. To cook (food) in liquid heated to the point of steaming

    See also:

    ingestion

  2. To be in a state of emotional or mental turmoil

    See also:

    calm

Idioms:

    simmer down

  1. To bring one's emotions under control

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Another word for simmer

Verb

  1. To boil

    See also:

    cook

    boil

  2. To be angry

    See also:

    boil

    rage

    fume

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Sentence Examples

  • There were a half dozen messages from both Julie and Howie from California but in view of our frenzied day, decided to let them simmer until after a much relished glass or two of wine and Molly's carefully grilled hot dogs and cheese bread.

  • She clamped a lid on her temper and turned the fire down to simmer.

  • Add tomato, garlic, basil, oregano, olives, water and red wine; simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes or until most of the liquid is evaporated.

  • Rather than see your blonde hair turn brassy, your red locks fade to pink, or your rich brunette simmer to a dark blonde, invest in a sun-protecting hair product.

  • Let the conversation evolve naturally by having a few questions in the back of your mind to ask and then let each of them simmer.

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